Alzheimer's Risks and Treatment

Higher fitness equates to stronger cognitive abilities in study

Though not conclusive, the test suggests better fitness may protect the brain

Better cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults is linked to stronger cognitive abilities, even in those at higher risk for decline due to age or genetics, according to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The research involved 648 healthy adults aged 65-80, measuring their aerobic fitness (VO2max) during treadmill tests and testing their cognitive abilities in areas like memory, processing speed, and executive function. The findings showed:

The study sugges...

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